…the Jedi??!!! Erm..no sorry to disappoint. It’s just the return of little old me, you know that guy who used to have a blog writing reviews about all kinds of stuff and who went on a Blogging hiatus a few months ago. Yep, after a countdown on twitter this week I am officially returning to the world of blogging starting today, and I thought I would write a post with this announcement (so you can still run away in fear) explaining what my plans are and of course an update on what’s been going on the past few weeks. So let’s get back in the saddle and see if I can still write posts. Hmm…that’s what it was called right? A post…erm…right???
The Past
When I announced my disappearance from the world of WordPress way back in April I had not expected to be gone for such a long time. But as it turns out things were not up to me and the real world dealt some cards that went beyond my control. The main reason I went off the grid so to speak was the fact that my father had to undergo surgery. It was nothing lifethreatening, but as he came out of a previous surgery in a pretty bad way, we had a tense time in the days counting down to the operation itself. And those days turned to weeks as the date itself was planned a lot later than we expected. Despite a lot of stress I am very happy to report though that the surgery itself went pretty okay. We are of course not completely there yet. The surgery to his back has now been more than two weeks ago, and he is making slow progress. Hopefully through physical therapy things are going to improve, but I will try to keep optimistic about it.
As for me, I am still very tired. Work is still the same, and the stress of the past few weeks has been taking it’s toll. I still lack energy and am not yet back to my old self. But….despite that I want to try and get back to something that I really love…and that brings me to…..
The Present
I might not be back in full force, but I am coming back. I have missed the world of blogging now for way too long, and most importantly the interaction with everyone, reading other people’s post and the exchange of comments. As it now stands after today I will slowly start to pick up my usual activities here, which means you can expect me to pop up in your comments sections again (yes, you still have time to close them down, no worries) and of course writing my own stuff. It might surprise you to hear that in these past few months I haven’t done much. I read a few novels, watched a couple of movies and seen some anime and tv shows, but less than you might expect. I did become addicted to a small anime style computer game that I might do a review for somewhere along the line. That said I have seen and read some things which means:
The Future
So what will be coming up in the future? Well, I still had an Anime theme month going before I went off, and in that post I promised a few people some reviews. In fact the first one for My Hero Accademia season 1 will be my first real post that is coming up. Keeping in the anime theme style I will be attending Animecon 2018 again this year. Which means I am going to be spending three days in a hotel during the upcoming weekend of the 15th of June enjoying a con that focusses on all things Asian and of course as the name implies a lot of anime. Just like last year I will be writing a report about it and I hope it will be just as much fun as the 2017 edition. For all you non anime lovers out there, no worries I got you covered too. I did see a few movies, most notably The Avengers: Infinity War, Deadpool 2 and Solo amongst some others. Reviews for those films are also going to be popping up when you least expect it. And of course other geek things that are a part of this blog as well.
An apology and a thank you
Before I bring this post to a close I want to say two more things. One is an apology. I realise a lot of people wrote comments on posts or sent emails that I haven’t yet responded too. Please know that this certainly was not because I was ignoring you. It was simply because I lacked the energy to at times write even a simple app to a friend. It’s been a hard couple of weeks and I at times felt so down that it was hard to keep going. But that brings me to my second point: a heartfelt and sincere thank you. I already knew this community was awesome and that there were some wonderful people that I have met along the way. But that only became more clear when I went on my hiatus. There are so many blogging friends that stayed in touch on Twitter or email that it honestly pulled me through some, at times, very hard days. So from the bottom of my heart thank you. It was and still is very much appreciated and know that if there is ever anything I can do to ever return the favor, I am there for you as well.
So before this turns into too much of a ramble (if it has not already) I am going to say goodbye for now. Raistlin is signing off, but no worries…just for today. Thanks for reading and let’s just put it like this even if it is cliche: It’s good to be back!
Welcome back! Glad that the surgery went well. Look forward to your upcoming anime reviews. Hope you enjoy the convention too.
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Thank you so much for the kind words. It’s very good to be back 🙂 I’m looking forward to it as well. Hope all is well with you too? Can’t wait to start reading your posts again 😊
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Yaaayy! You’re back! WordPress has not been the same without you!
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Awww…thanks so much, that is very sweet of you to say so. Missed you as well 😊. Looking forward again to the upcoming weeks 😉
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I was on a small break too because of my exams and I am planning to get my blog up and running as well!
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Cool! Looking forwards to it: take all the time you need, no need to rush. And of course I hope your exams went well 😊
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Yeah I already put up a new post two days and go and there are more to come! Thank you Michel!
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Good to have you back 🙂
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Thanks so much, it’s great to be back 🙂
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Anytime of course 🙂
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Ps…thanks for the retweet 🙂 And how are you doing? Are things better with your work situation? I hope they are 😊
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No problem. Well I’m about a month in now and things are going alright. Still not 100 percent on if this a permanent gig for me (it’s draining in an extreme way in occasion). I’m getting superb marks for performance though. Thanks for checking in too 🙂
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Ah I am very glad to hear that things are going allright at least. It’s always hard when you just start on something new and deciding if it’s the thing you want to keep doing on a permanent basis. Still though I am really happy for you that at the moment things are working out so well: and even better that you are getting top marks on performance as well. That is a wonderful compliment to receive indeed 🙂
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Glad to hear that the surgery went well for your father. Here’s hoping the progress he makes continues steadily. I’m the mean time, welcome back!
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Thank you very much. I hope the same, it will probably be a while before he is back to his old self, bit I try to stay positive about it 🙂
And of course looking forward very much to return to the world of blogging, and of course reading your posts again 🙂
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Always good to start positive. Even if progress is slow, half a step forward is better than no steps at all.
Hopefully they won’t disappoint! There has been a ton of different things coming out over at my end. I’m looking forward to the truth of your posts too though. It’ll be good to see you back at it.
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Yeah, it’s been a couple of rough weeks, so right now pretty much any step forwards is progress for me 🙂 But I know your post won’t disappoint, because seriously they never have. I will be going at it full swing again tomorrow, so really looking forward to it. Have a great sunday 😊
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And a most excellent Sunday to you too 🙂
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Good grief! I thought we were in a desert for a while.
Welcome back yo!
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Haha…that comment put a smile on my face here 😂😂 Thanks! Hope all is going well with you. Will do my best to make it look less than a desert the coming weeks 😂😂
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Aww, good to hear that your father’s surgery went well. Hoping for a fast recovery! Also, welcome back! I’m looking forward to reading your thoughts about BNHA! 😀
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Thanks so much, that is very kind of you to say. I’m hoping for a fast recovery myself too, but in reality it will probably take a few weeks. But in my opinion right now, any progress is better than none 🙂 Thank you, it’s very nice to be back. And if all goes well that BNHA post will be out tomorrow 😊😊
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Welcome back!!!! I’ve been checking your blog every once in a while to see if you were back or not and now you are!
WordPress has been a lot quieter since you left and im sure everyones just as happy as me that you’re back
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Aww, my friend thanks so much for the warm welcome. That is truly very kind! I am going to go back at it full guns blazing tomorrow, so really looking forward to it…and of course reading some posts again! But for now, it really is great to be back 😊😊
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Well, I have a few posts that you missed while you we’re gone if you want a read 😉
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I will probably not be able to catch up with all the posts that I missed (two months is a long time lol), but I will try to read a few of them at the very least 🙂
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Welcome back!!! 🤩 I must admit I always wonder when you will be back🤗
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A lot of this sounds familiar! Good to have you back, do it at your own pace and enjoy the writing!
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Thank you so much Kurt. I hope all is going well on your end as well. I will defnitely take things slow, as I am most assuredly not yet back to my complete old self, but I am looking forward to writing and reading again. Thanks for the kind words 😊😊
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Naw, here you come back just in time for when I announced my break. 😐 Although, it’s hard to stay away it seems because I just got tagged in something interesting I can’t ignore and I have my hot boys and, best of all, you’re back. So, maybe I should just only take a semi break. That’s possible right? 🤔😎 Anyway, yay for Ray coming back. 🎉
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Wait….what? You are on a break? Wow I really have missed a lot 😢 Really have to catch up on some reading here. Of course I am going to really be missing you, but you know what? A break is something we all need from time to time. Real life can sometimes be too much, and as much as we all love the world of blogging…it can be too much to combine it all.
So…yeah…you take all the time you need, and of course a semi break is possible lol 🙂 Maybe you will set a new trend: semibreaks 😂😂 That would be cool right??
Hmm…and that tag you got tagged on of course has made me curious now. Looking forward to seeing whatever it is.
Last but not least: thanks so much for the kind words and just for being you. You do know you are still awesome right? 😊 Take all the time you need, and whenever you pop up here on wordpress will only be a very cool and great event! 😀😀😀🎉🎉🎉
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Semi breaks; I like that. I break once every other half day or so. 😎 No but to be serious, I might take a week or I might just take a few days. As it is now I got some new energy from the harem tag. It came just at the right moment.
Well, you can be awesome!! 😘
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As I said, take all the time in the world. Everyone at times needs a break. The most important thing about blogging is having fun with it, instead of it becoming something that feels like a “must do”. And that tag certainly was seriously fun. (Now I of course have to come up with a fun post of my own…hmmmmmmm 🤔🤔🤔). Oh well, I am pretty sure I will think of something. I do still have a fun idea for a collab post, but I will talk to you about that when you return 🐌🐌 😉
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I am sure you will come up with something awesome for the tag, you usually do. As for the collab, I read your message on Twitter. I liked that dark and disturbing thing. 😱😎 But lets discuss that stuff there… 🤔
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Haha…well I am still a bit rusty. My first real post came out today and I already made a writing mistake. Plus…I don’t know if the post is up to my usual Raistlin standards (whatever those are lol).
Haha…yes better to discuss dark and disturbing things over there lol😂😂😂 (I don’t know but that actually sounds quite disturbing 😂😂😂).
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Welcome back! May things continue to get better from here. 😊 Looking forward to more posts whenever. And about that future time machine… never say never!
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Aww…thanks so much! The welcome I am receiving form everyone is truly heartwarming 🙂 New posts are definitely coming up in the coming weeks. As for that time machine….I think I have my Delorean parked outside lol 😂 Hope all is going well with you too 😊
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So great to see you back. You’ve been missed. Hopefully your father’s recovery goes well.
I’m really looking forward to seeing your posts as well as discussing anime and whatever else again.
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It’s so nice to be able to talk to you again as well. Really missed you too. Have a lot of anime catching up that I need to do (as I said I hardly watched anything at all these past few weeks, although I did some interesting things 🙂 ) My father’s recovery is still going slow, but it will take some time that’s for sure.
In the meantime I look forward to reading everyone’s posts again and of course the comments sections. Thanks again for the great welcome 😊
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Welcome back mate! This place is all the better for having you in it and way too quiet when you’re not around. 😊
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Aww thanks so much, that is so kind of you to say 😊 I really am looking very much forward to getting back into it again. Have a great sunday! 😀
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IT’S RAISTLIN EVERYBODY RAISTLIN’S BACK WHOOOOOOO!!!
Welcome back, sir, you’ve been missed. Glad to hear things sound like they’re going well with your father’s recovery. I look forward to seeing your posts and comments in my Reader again, and wish you and your family all the best!
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Haha..oh man, that opening was priceless: really made me laugh 😂😂 Thanks so much! It really is terrific being back again, and I can’t wait to start spamming everyone’s comments sections again lol.
Seriously though, appreciate the kind words and the warm welcome. It will certainly take some time for my father to make his full recovery, but I try to stay as positive as I can about it.
Have a wonderful sunday: talk to you soon 😊
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Welcome back!! We’re all excited to hear you’re doing well, and to read your posts again!! 💖💖🍻
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Aww, really thank you again. The amount of kind words and heartfelt messages are really making me very shy and blushing all over. It’s great to be back 😊
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When I saw your instagram post yesterday, I had this hunch you might pop up here soon 🤗 Welcome back! I hope you realise how much of an influence you have on people with your blogs and (spamming) comments 😉😜
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Haha…I have been counting down on Twitter the entire week lol. But yeah I am back, and definitely plan on staying around again 🙂 Hihi…don’t know if that’s a positive influence (lol) but it’s very kind of you to say: really thank you very much 😊
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Welcome back!!!!
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Thank you so much, it’s great to be back 🙂
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Welcome back Raistlin! I refuse to accept any apologies since you have nothing to apologise for.
Can’t wait to see what you have in store for us. Have a wonderful day
i
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Haha….well, you know me, I can still feel guilty about things like that, so I just had to add an apology as well. I know it might be silly, but still, can’t help how I feel.
But yes…I am very glad to finally be back. Tomorrow my first real post will hit the blog: “My hero accademia season 1”. Hope it will be an entertaining read.
I can’t thank you enough Irina for all your kindness, and messages. They really helped the past few weeks, more than you might realise. So really, thank you 😊 Have a great day yourself as well!
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I’m really looking forward to your thoughts on MHA
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Well…just for you (whispers…shh…don’t tell anyone yet) but I LOVED it 😊😊).
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Welcome back dude. It’s Vinnieh here, I set up a second blog if you’re interested.
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Hi!!! It’s great to speak to you again, and to see you have set up a new blog as well. Hope all is going well with you, and thank you for welcoming me back. I have really missed being here and of course talking to you as well! Have a great sunday, and I of course immediately pressed the follow button 🙂
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You’re a cool dude. Hope everything works out for you and you like my second blog. I know you’re feedback’s gonna be fun.
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Yay! I’ve missed you so much Michel! If I could do cartwheels I’d be doing them right now! I’m glad your fathers back surgery went well. I know how complicated that type of operation can be. I’m praying once he starts physical therapy he’ll feel much better. In the meantime, a thousand welcome backs my friend!🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
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Aww…shucks. You still know how to turn my face to a complete and very bright shade of red 😊😊 Thanks so much for the welcome back!. I missed you too Kim, and it really turned my face into a very big smile when I saw your comment pop up here. It is going to take a while, but I’m trying to stay as positive as I can and hope my father will fully recover soon.
In the meantime though, I am back…and definitely plan to stay around for a while. Have a review for a book coming up that I know you will like a lot 🙂 (well…at least I hope so lol).
How are you doing yourself Kim? Is everything okay with you? Are you able to adjust to your new home?
It really is wonderful to talk to you again!. Thanks again for the warm welcome 😊😊
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Back problems are so difficult and painful. And the some of the surgeries for them are so dangerous. I know surgeons here in the US are always hesitant about performing them. I really am hoping your father makes a complete recovery. I’m sure the support he’s getting from you and your mother helps.
I’m looking forward to your book review Michel. You have me quite intrigued. I’m doing okay. Spring allergies/migraines have me down at the moment, but I’m hanging in. We’re adjusting to our new home thanks. Everyone is very nice here in Maine. It’s so different from where we came from!🤗
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Yeah, they truly are. At least my father is currently doing better than he was before his surgery. But the road to recovery will probably be a long one that’s for sure.
I’m glad to read you are doing okay, but sad that you are still suffering from those migraines. Hopefully things will improve for you soon. But the thing that worried me the most, your moving and maybe not being able to adjust to the new place: I am very glad that at least did not happen. It’s great that people are so nice, and you are adjusting nicely. As for the book review….without revealing too much it’s about a book that features a certain special FBI agent 🤔🤔 Have a wonderful day Kim 😊😊
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Thank you so much Michel!😚
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*happy dancing and cartwheels with you*💃🕺 How did I miss your return?!
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Hihi….no worries at all 😊😊 I have missed so many posts that it’s almost embarassing. But no worries, after this week I will be back in full swing unless something weird happens like the world ending lol😂😂
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Hehehe! I am behind on everything but at least I get to see everyone’s backside!😅
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No worries about it dear Dani, you have so much on your plate right now, it’s completely understandable. You focus on yourself for a change instead of always caring about others. You deserve it 😘
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I’m teying and it’s tough, Michel. One day at a time. Hope you are having a great time!😘❤🤗
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I just came back today Dani! I had an amazing time, it was the best convention I have ever been too. Truly amazing…just as amazing as a girl I know that goes by the name Dani 😘😘
I can’t even imagine how tough it all is sweety, but you hang in there okay? And if there is anything I can do…let me know okay?
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I am so glad you had a great time, Michel!😘 I have been pretty weak and sick lately so that’s why I have only posted my blog tours and haven’t blog hopped any lately.😞
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Well, as I said in my previous comment, don’t worry about it at all. I’m really sorry to hear that you have been sick. I truly hope you will feel better soon. I miss you, no question about that, and I really hope we can talk some more in the coming weeks: but first I want you to take the time to get better. Sending loads of healing hugs your way 😘❤️❤️
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Lots of hugs back to you!!! You are such a great friend, Michel! I appreciate you so much!!❤💙❤💙
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Welcome back, man. Hopefully your father’s recovery goes well and that everything starts moving in a positive direction for you.
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Thank you so much! I really hope the same, it’s probably going to be a while, but I am pretty sure it will be okay. At least I try to stay positive about it as much as I can. Thanks again for your kind words 😊😊
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*throws confetti everywhere* WOHOO!!! Welcome back RAY !!! So nice to see you and glad your fathers surgery went well. I look forward to your posts, your a beautiful person and enjoy your con time, soak up that Asian culture greatness XD
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Aww, really everyone is doing their best again to make me blush..and are very much succeeding in it every time as well. Thanks so much for these incredibly kind words (and the retweet on Twitter I just saw). It really is great to be back, and I hope my posts will be fun to read again: will do my utmost best again. (And ofcourse looking forward to reading everyone else’s posts as well, including yours).
If the con is just as much as fun as last year it really is going to be awesome 🙂 Thanks for these wonderful words and the great welcoming me back: appreciate it very much 😊
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Welcome back!!! So glad everything is more-or-less alright. You have been missed… 😊
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Thank you so much…So many people today have made me feel so incredibly welcome again, it’s truly amazing. I’m really glad to be back, and I definitely plan on staying 🙂 Thanks again for these awesome words and your support 😊
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Woohoo you’re back. Welcome back 😀
Glad to hear your father’s surgery went okay and that he is on the mend 🙂
Hope you get back to your old self soon and can’t wait to read your posts again 😀
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I have had a blast today. I have never felt more welcome anywhere. So many kind words and comments (yours included of course) that I have been walking around all day with a big and stupid grin on my face. Thanks so much for the kind words: I really appreciate it so much.
I will do my best to get myself back into shape so to speak, and hopefully my father will recover soon as well.
For now though, it’s awesome to be back 😊😊 Thanks again, and I hope you are doing well yourself! 😀
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Aww, you sound so happy 🙂 Glad to hear we’ve all put a big grin on your face 😀
Your cheerfulness has rubbed off and now I’m doing well. Thanks for asking 😀
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Welcome back!!!! I’m glad to see you are finally able to make some small steps forward in getting back into some things you enjoy and a bit of normalcy. I’ve definitely missed your posts and our chats in the comment sections. Take care of yourself first, but I really look forward to seeing more of you 🙂 I really wish you and your family the best.
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And of course: thank you again! Yes things are slowly, very slowly turning back to a normal level but it will definitely still take a bit of time. But that said, except for the coming weekend where I will be attending animecon, I will be here again…as much as I can (which will probably be an awful lot 😂). Thanks for all the kind wishes, and I really hope all is going well with you too 😊
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Welcome back and take it easy!!!!
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Thank you so much, I will do my best, but am definitely looking forward to spending time here again 😊 It’s great to be back 😀
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Welcome back!
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Thank you so much: it’s great to finally be back 😊 Hope all is going well with you 😀
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Wow…….you’re so right!!! What a coincidence? Happy we’re back together Ahem….not like that. You know what I mean 😂 Really looking forward to your Deadpool 2 review. I loved Deadpool. I’ve not seen the second one. Have a great evening!
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Haha lol 😂😂 Yeah I know what you mean! It really is a crazy coincidence though. But thank you! The second Deadpool was almost as much fun as the first one. I hope to have a review out for it next week 😀 Have a great day yourself 😊
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Brethren! You have returned from war. I am really happy to hear from you again, man. It has been too long. I’m really glad to hear that you have survived your journey and hope the best to you, your dad, and your family. Definitely take it easy with the whole blogging thing. There’s no need to rush your re-entrance into this world. 🙂 I definitely look forward to your content too, man! I’ve even gotten back into the anime/manga groove lately and think I’m going to stick around and not let go of it again! 😀 Welcome back, Michel! 😀
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Yes…I am still wiping the dust and grime from my armor and weapons after the war, but it’s okay 😂😂 Seriously though, thank you. This heartfelt welcome back really puts a smile on my face. As I mentioned I am not completely back to my usual self but I will take it easy as much as I can, but I do plan on staying. Cool to hear you are getting back into the anime/manga groove. Well…there are some cool things on the way on that department (post wise that is) Thank you again for your very kind words: have a great day!😀
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Welcome back! So many people disappear from here and never come back. I am pleased you’ve returned 🙂
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Thank you so much. I know definitely what you mean, but I had luckily always planned on returning. (I only did not expect it to take so long though). But really thank you! Looking forward to being here again, and of course reading your posts! 😊
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Hi…I just commented on your latest post, but unfortunately my comment disappeared so that means it’s now in your spamfilter. It’s a really annoying wordpress issue that keeps happening to me and the only way I can let people know about this is replying to a comment on one of my own posts. So, in other words my comment is now in the spamfilter on your blog.
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No problem, thanks for letting me know.
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See how you were missed! 😊 good to have you back.
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It really has been so incredibly humbling the very kind words that everyone has written on my return. (Yours included ofcourse). Thank you so much, hope all is going well with you too. Looking forward to reading (and commenting lol) on your posts again 😊
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Welcome back!! I’m sorry to hear about your dad’s surgery but I’m glad it went well. And I feel I should say that I’m just about to go away for a bit, so bear with me if it takes a while to respond to comments and the like- I’m very happy to have you back and don’t want you to think I’m ignoring you! 😀 Looking forward to your posts!
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Thank you again!. Yes, he is now on the road to recovery, which will probably take a while, but it will be okay in the end. At least I hope it will be.
Thanks for letting me know. I will definitely not be going anywhere and look forward to your return. Thanks again for your kindness 😊😊
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Hey welcome back Raistlin! We missed you and your writing. We are so happy to hear from you. We hope you’re doing okay. Life can get hard, but I am happy to see you writing again and leaving comments on my blog. 🙂
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Aww..thanks so much, that is very kind of you to say. I really missed the blogging community and am very glad to be back. It’s definitely been a rough couple of weeks, but I trust things will get better again. Thank you again for the very kind words! 😀
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You’re welcome. You always have something nice to say. I hope this break helped you relax and take care of personal things. It wasn’t the same without you. I am happy you are back. 🙂
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Happy to see you’re returning!
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Thank you so much! I’m very happy to be back, and I hope things are going well with you too 😀
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Welcome back Raistlin-さん!!! ^^
#CanNeverGoWrongWithARaistlin
Don’t apologise for needing to tend to IRL matters, which on that note – glad you’re making a come-back! ^^
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Thanks so much…I think I have said it a little over a thousand times now…but things like this can never be said enough. The welcome back I am receiving from everyone is truly amazing. So really from the bottom of my heart: Thank you😊
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Great to have you back Michel!!! You’ve been missed dearly. No need to apologize for the hiatus. We understand that life can get busy sometimes. I’m glad that your father’s surgery went well. 🙂
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Aww…that is so sweet of you to say. Thanks so much Rose, it really means a lot 😊😊 Yeah, life definitely was crazy for the past few weeks, but things are slowly settling back again, which is good. Hopefully everything is okay with you as well 😊
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Good to have you back. It’s been quiet without you.
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Thank you so much. I am honestly very happy to be back again. One day back, and everyone has made me feel so welcome again. It’s truly amazing. So really, thank you. I defnitely plan on staying around the upcoming months.
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Your not the only one , I haven’t written anything in over 2 months!
There’s been a vampiric force within my life that has been sucking all my time and creativity.
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I’m really sorry to hear that. I hope things will improve for you soon. Please take care, and no worries about your blog. It will still be there when you return 😊
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You are, and always have been, my #1 reader. Seeing your name pop up in my notifications always encouraged me to keep writing. As long as knew that at least one person was reading. I hope everything in your life continues in a positive direction and hope your father is okay as well. It’s good to have you back👍
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Wow…thank you so much for this incredibly kind comment. I have been rereading it for a couple of times now. Honestly: you have a great blog, and a vast knowledge of movies. Which is pretty much the reason I keep going back to it. Keep on doing what you are doing, and be proud of it. Because you really should be.
My father is still on the mend, but I hope he will recover fully eventually. Thanks again for these very kind words: it truly means the world to me 🙂
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I had to scroll back on my blog for a bit, but I knew you left a comment somewhere 😊 I am just letting you know that I just left a comment on your latest post, but it disappeared, which means it got sent straight to your spamfilter. It’s an issue that has been bugging me for a couple of days now, and it is really starting to get annoying. The only way to let people know is by replying to a comment on my own blog. So…as mentioned you can find my comment on your latest post in your spam filter. I really hope this issue gets resolved quickly 😢
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Thanks for letting me know
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I recommend contacting WordPress and telling them what the problem is. They helped me out when I accidentally deleted one of my referrers.
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I already did that, but they just can’t seem to fix this. I have had this problem on and off ever since I started blogging. And I am not the only one. A couple of bloggers that I know very well, and have been going at it for quite a number of years now, have also had this happen to them (I rescued two comments from my own spam folder early this morning). Oh well…at least I usually am able to let people know 😊
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Welcome back, and very glad to hear that things are going okay for your dad. Glad to hear you are doing okay, too, of course.
Like you, I’m struggling my way, very slowly, towards finding a sense of balance again, so expect me to sarcastically pop up in your comments thread off and on again.
I’m so sorry for that. So, so sorry.
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Haha…My friend, you can pop up in my comments section every second of the week. And I really mean that in the best possible way 🙂
Thanks again for the very kind words. I’m glad to hear that things are going a little bit better for you as well. It’s the stupidest line ever invented, but most of the time it certainly is true: It takes time. I hope you will keep finding your balance though as I can’t imagine how hard things must be.
For now I am glad to be back…and you know where to find me if you want to talk (and ofcourse you will see me popping up in your comments sections as well …when you least expect it, to throw a few fireballs or was it featherfall…never can remember those spells…). Take care my friend 🙂
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Welcome back 😀
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Thank you so much, it is great to finally be back 🙂
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I’m also sorry to hear about your dad. I know you said it wasn’t serious, but health scares are always health scares so it’s always going to be stressful. Hopefully he makes a full recovery.
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It wasn’t lifethreatening, but because of the scare from the last operation he had (he came out of it in a very bad way), we were all very anxious for this one. Luckily it turned out allright and hopefully in the end he will fully recover. Thanks for the kind words, it is very much appreciated 🙂
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Oops, i should’ve seen this post first. Either way it’s great to have you back! You were greatly missed! ❤
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Haha, no problem at all 🙂 And thank you so much, I missed you too 😊😊 It’s great to finally be back again! 😀
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Welcome back, friend.
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Thank you, it’s great to be back 😊
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Glad your back and glad everything turned out good for your dad and he’s recovering well. Best wishes to your family. I’m really looking forward to what you’ll have to say about infinity war.
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Thank you so much for the kind words 🙂 It will be a while before everything is back to normal, but I’m trying to stay optimistic 🙂
As for Infinity War, I have a post planned for it in about a week’s time 🙂 (and just to let you know…I LOVED that film! :))
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Me too! 😻
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Seeing so many comments I thought I saw this super late, but it’s only been two days! I hope you see this outpouring of people welcoming you back as an indication of how much you affected everyone here.
I’m glad to see you back, and glad that your father’s surgery went successfully. It’s so nerve wracking to think of what could happen when a loved one goes through that. My own father has been dealing with pain for a long time now and no doctor can seem to identify the reason, but he’s becoming weaker every day. It’s a terrible feeling but I’m glad that your father is recovering and it’s hopefully not as much of a stress for you anymore.
I’ve been a lot less active lately but hopefully somewhere between your blog and mine we’ll get a chance to talk more. I’m really happy to see you back either way and hope that things continue to go well.
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Hello my friend 😊 It’s been absolutely crazy: I think I have said it an enormous amount of times already, but the welcom that I have received from everyone has been absolutely amazing to say the least. I have only been back two days, and I have alternatingly blushed, grinned like an idiot and feel humbled so many times 😊😊
Thank you as well for making me feel welcome and reminding me of how great a person you are (not that I had forgotten about that in any way ).
I am very sorry to hear about your father. I can not even imagine how helpless you must feel, especially as the doctors seem to be at a loss for words as well. I truly hope the situation will improve for your father and something can be done quickly. It’s definitely a terrible feeling so I really hope that some kind of miracle will happen for you and him.
I’m going to be a little less active this week, but I will be back at it in full swing next week after the con. Got a lot of posts already written just waiting to hit the publish button.
You take care, and if you are in need of a talk: you always know where to find me. Thanks again! 😊😊
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It’s so great to have you back!!!❤ Maybe having you back in the blogosphere will give me the drive to come back full force now! I am so behind on reviews its embarrassing butt like you said life happens. I am so happy that you had the courage to push through your difficult time. I should have tried to tweet or e-mail more. I’m sorry to hear about your dad but glad he’s inn physical therapy. I have been praying for your family and I am so glad you are back in the blogosphere! I missed ya so much!!!🤗😍 Thank you for being there for me too, my friend. Even going out of hiatus to post about me, made my week!❤ You are an amazing and strong man!😗 Look forward to having you back!😚🤗
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Sweety, really I understand completely…no worries at all. You have been going through such a rough time that I am amazed you had even time to send me a message at all. So really no apology is necassary for even a single second 😘😘
I have missed you too…an awful lot. This week I am not yet fully back as I will be going to the con the day after tomorrow, but after that I expect to be back in full swing again. So really looking forward to writing posts and of course talking to you again😘😘
As for your own blog: really take time fo focus on the things that matter. You have an aweful lot on your plate right now, everyone understand you not being around as much. Real life is definitely more important. I hope things have at least improved a bit for you. Always know that I am there for you whenever you need help or want to talk😘😘❤️❤️ Take care, and I just want to say it’s great to be talking to you again😀😀😀🎉🎉🎉
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Yay! It’s great to be talking to you too!😍 Real life is the gutter, I love the world of blog and it’s power of escape. We will have to catch up sometime. Have fun at Con!😍
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It really is great to be talking to you again. I have really missed you so incredibly much 😍 Next week I will be back, and then if all goes well, I will be back to my normal blogging routine. In the meantime you may always sent me an email, if you wish to talk 😊 Thank you so much, I will definitely try to have as much fun as I can 😊😊😊
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That’s awesome! I am so happy you are back and it’s helping me get back in my groove! Sorry it’s been taking me a little bit to respond. My notifications have been messing up. It takes a few days for my notifications to show up! It’s been crazy.🤯 I think a lot of people have been battling glitchy problems. Don’t pressure yourself coming back full force. Only blog hop when you can, sweetheart! Don’t overload yourself and take your own advice about caring about everyone else, love! Xoxoxo. Just do what you can and when you can. Everyone will love you just the same!😁❤😘🤗
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Really no worries about the responses. I know how busy things are right now, so really don’t worry about it. I’m very happy to be back. Tomorrow I have one more day of work, where I am going to take it slow (and catch up on some sleep after this weekend’s con lol, but after that on wednesday I am going to be back in full swing on the blog. Well..the day I stop caring about everyone else, is the day I stop being me lol. Seriously though, I know what you mean.
The same goes for you sweety: take it slow, because everybody already loves you, and that will never ever change! 😘😘❤️❤️
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Awww!!! Xoxoxoxo!!! I have been trying to take my own advice. But I’ve been sick this week and realized how many responses I have been behind, I feel absolutely horrible.
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No worries about being behind on things. I have unfortunately been sick myself the past few days, so am just getting back here now myself. Please, please don’t feel horrible. It is totally not necassary. You focus on yourself for a change, and yes I know that is hard, but really you deserve it so much 🙂 Everyone here loves you, myself included…so please don’t worry about taking long to respond. It’s always worth the wait: for me it always is 😘❤️
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And AnimeCon????!!! Peanut butter and jealous, I wish I could go with you.
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Haha…peanut butter and jealous lol😂😂 Honestly…I wish you could come with me, that would be seriously awesome. Oh well, who knows one day maybe that will happen. I never say never 😊❤️
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That would be incredibly awesome. We would have a blast! Woot! Yay!😁
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Haha…we definitely would. Well, as I said: one day maybe 😊😊😊
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Exactly, one day we shall!❤😁
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😘😘❤️❤️
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😍💚😊
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Raistlin, take your time. We all understand. Still, I’m glad to hear things are slowly coming together and that your father’s surgery went well enough. I’m also glad we heard from you! Hang in there.
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Aww, thank you so much Remy. This was such an incredibly kind comment: it really made me smile. I just came back from a truly fun con, that gave me a lot of energy and was just pretty much what the doctor ordered so to speak.
Tomorrow I still have a day off in which I am going to take a bit of time to catch up on some sleep (did not sleep much the past few days at the con). But on wednesday I will be fully back to the blog: can’t wait 🙂 Hope all is going well with you too. Thanks again for these kind words: appreciate it 😊
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I’m a little late in responding to this since I’ve been busy planning my wedding, but…
I’m very glad to see you active once again! Take your time though, we all know how rough things have been for you lately.
The community hasn’t been the same without you, and we’re all thrilled to hear that things are going better.
Looking forward to catching up with you soon!
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Really, not a problem at all: I completely understand that, and I am so happy for you! I hope you will have an awesome wedding day and hope the preparations for it are going well.
I’m taking it slow, which is why before the animecon I did not do a lot blogwise, but tomorrow I plan to get back into the normal groove so to speak and start reading other people’s posts again,and of course writing comments and interacting again with everyone which I love doing the most. Look forward to talking more with you too, and thanks for the incredibly kind words 😊😊
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